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Upcycled Egg Carton Flower Mobile Tutorial

As we eat more during our time at home, you are sure to have an egg carton ready to go into the trash. Instead of pitching it, turn it into a beautiful mobile that is sure to brighten your home.

Things you’ll need:
Egg carton
Scissors
Paint – I used watercolor, but anything will work
Paint brush
String – shoe laces, rope, ribbon, etc.
Stick, dowel rod, hanger… something to use for your hanging base

Things to do:
1. Start by cutting the lid and closure piece off the carton.
2. Cut out the individual egg holders. Trim any uneven pieces as needed.
3. Make a small slit on each holder, to give the flower effect, creating each petal.
4. Once all cut out and in their flower shape, paint. I used watercolors, but any paint you have will be fine. Just have fun with it.
5. Once dry poke a hole in the center of each flower.
6. Use your string, in my case, old shoe laces and knot the end. Put a flower on and then make another knot, so each flower has a placement on the string.
7. Once the string is full, tie to your base stick… in my case, an actual stick from a hike we took the other day.
8. Once all flowers are strung and on your stick, add another string to use as a hanger. Voila… a bright, cheerful piece!

– Daneen Doggett-Wolfe

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How to Make a Spring Bunny Planter

Spring has sprung! Celebrate the season with this cute bunny planter! This decor looks adorable on your dinner table or displayed on a shelf.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 minutes
Age range: 9 and up

Things you’ll need:
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Flower pot
Greenery
Paint
Paint brush
Pen
Chalk pen
Chalkboard sign
Large pom pom
Small pom pom
Decorative eggs
Floral foam
Felt
Scissors
Wire cutters

Things to do:

  1. Cut a piece of foam to the size of your pot and slide it inside. Use hot glue to hold it in place.
  2. Arrange your greenery in the foam. Add in flowers with hot glue.
  3. Cut two felt circles and paint bunny paws on them.
  4. While you’re waiting for the paint to dry, use hot glue to add eggs to the greenery.
  5. Use hot glue to attach the paws to your pompom.
  6. Use hot glue to attach the bunny to the greenery in your pot.
  7. Write a message on your chalkboard sign and slide it down in the foam.
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